Add 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1 ripe banana (broken into pieces), 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1/4 cup coconut flakes, 6 pitted Medjool dates, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 2 tablespoons flax meal, and 1 pinch salt to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse and blend until the mixture is well combined and holds together when pressed, scraping down the sides as needed.

Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and fold in 1/4 cup chocolate chips with a spatula so the chips remain whole.

Divide the mixture into 15 equal portions and roll each portion between your palms to form compact balls. If the mixture is too sticky to roll, chill it in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes and then roll.

Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to firm up before serving.